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cfpca - College of Fine, Performing & Communication Arts

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educating the next generation of journalist,
public relations, film and media arts professionals,
actors, dancers, visual artist, designers and musicians

Wayne State's Cultural Gateway

Established in 1986, CFPCA is educating the next generation of visual artists, musicians, communication professionals and professional actors and dancers. The college offers 16 undergraduate and 12 graduate programs, many of which are nationally accredited, through its five departments of Art and Art History, Communication, Dance, Music and Theatre.

As the university’s cultural gateway, CFPCA plays a major role in enlivening the social cityscape of Detroit by inviting the public to campus for a variety of experiences and by taking outreach activities into the community. CFPCA’s location in a major metropolitan area and, more specifically, in Detroit’s University Cultural Center, offers students easy access to museums, galleries, professional performance venues and internship opportunities in industry, advertising, public relations, newspapers and national broadcast network affiliates.

In this setting of cultural diversity and advanced technologies, students benefit from expert faculty and state of the art resources and win top rankings in national and international competitions and tournaments. CFPCA’s alumni include a Pulitzer prize-winning journalist and recipients of and nominees for the Grammy, Emmy, Tony, Golden Globe, Obie, Screen Actors Guild and Caldecott awards.

I encourage you to watch a debate, take in a show, attend a concert or come to an exhibition. Stop in for a visit or inquire about a tour by calling or e-mailing the department of your choice. We look forward to hearing from you.

Sharon L. Vasquez, Dean
5104 Gullen Mall - The Linsell House
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI 48202
Phone:  (313) 577-5342
FAX:  (313) 577-5355
Email: au9925@wayne.edu

Strategic Directions for CFPCA

CFPCA's Dean's Office Staff, Winter 2008:

Jeffrey Abt
Interim Assistant Dean
(313) 577-5342
j_abt@wayne.edu
Oversees academic affairs for faculty and students, including curricular review and revision, student concerns including grade appeals and due process.

Joan Ferguson
Assistant Dean
(313) 577-5362
ab7093@wayne.edu
Oversees the college’s budget, computing support services, facilities and personnel.

Beth Babini
Receptionist
(313) 577-5342
ah5165@wayne.edu
Covers the front desk and backs up CFPCA staff on projects.

Gary Cendrowski
Systems Administrator
(313) 577-8341
ae0112@wayne.edu
Maintains all file servers and all college networking with the university’s online "backbone." Oversees all hardware and software throughout the college.

Byron Clemens
Applications Specialist
(313) 577-5363
aa7647@wayne.edu
Specializes in university online databases used to retrieve data and generate reports.

Robin Collins
Personnel Officer
(313) 577-5365
aa5882@wayne.edu
Oversees and prepares non-academic and academic personnel and payroll actions.

Kelly Cronin
Assistant Director of Development
(313) 577-5342
ay2912@wayne.edu
Networks with major donors, alumni prospects and corporations. Recruits and manages the college's volunteer leadership.

Janine Dunlop
Budget (Administrative Assistant II )
(313) 577-5206
ac8727@wayne.edu
Commits funds for expenditures from the departments, advises and assists in processing forms for the departments, monitors and reconciles budgets.

Lezlie Hart
Assistant to the Dean
(313) 577-5337
aa3266@wayne.edu
Responsible for CFPCA report writing, recruitment, retention and assessment.

Nicole Newby
Secretary to the Dean
(313) 577-9820
ab1557@wayne.edu
Keeps and maintains the Dean’s calendar. Administers the college’s undergraduate exit survey. Facilitates communications between the Dean and the Department Chairs.

David Romas
Information Officer
(313) 577-5448
ac2942@wayne.edu
Produces college-wide internal and external print publications and media releases, is the central media and P.R. contact for the college and manages the college’s website and other promotions efforts.

Sue Tamm
Student Services
(313) 577-5364
ac8337@wayne.edu
Processes graduate and undergraduate degree certifications, maintains all grad. student files.

Student assistants for Summer 2008 are Ana Moncion and Steve Wimberley.